For Immediate Release

Sergeant Anthony Prencipe

On Sunday evening, November 1, 2020, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was called regarding a homicide investigation in the southern portion of El Dorado County near Amador County. Based on the location, Amador County Sheriff’s Office initially responded and assisted after it was determined the call occurred in El Dorado County.

The incident involved two adult men who were involved in a verbal dispute which escalated into a shooting. One man was transported to UC Davis for a gunshot wound and the other man was pronounced deceased on scene. Both men have been positively identified and there are no outstanding suspects or involved parties.

Identification for the deceased man will not be released until next of kin notifications are completed. We will not be releasing the identity of the injured man until further investigation is completed.

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Anthony Prencipe

On Sunday, October 18, 2020, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was called regarding 82 year old Donald Maurischat who was reported as missing. Donald was last seen at his residence on Sunday afternoon. Donald resided on Forest Lake Road and frequently walked the Diamond Springs area and Diamond Dam.

Approximately 400 searchers checked the area over a 6 day period, with assistance from many agencies around the area. Unfortunately, on Friday afternoon, the body of a deceased person was located and positively identified as Donald.

At this time, there is no evidence of foul play or criminal activity. Donald has been positively identified and next of kin have been notified.

For Immediate Release

Sergeant Anthony Prencipe

On October 9, 2020, at 1857 hours the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was called regarding an accidental drowning in South Lake Tahoe. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Daisy Rogers from El Paso, Tx, was in a boat traveling back to South Lake Tahoe from Emerald Bay. During the trip, Daisy went to the back of the boat and accidentally fell off.  Another adult on the boat attempted to save her from the water but he was unable to.

Daisy was located by the United States Coast Guard at 2119 hours and taken to Barton Hospital while lifesaving efforts were attempted. Daisy was later pronounced deceased. This incident is currently being investigated by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s office. At this time, there is no evidence of foul play and there is no criminal investigation.

Daisy has been positively identified and next of kin notifications have been completed.